Soft, stretchy and breathable, this 50+ UPF girls' rashguard is also ultradurable so that the only thing she'll shred are the waves. Made of 5.4-oz 83% recycled nylon/17% spandex with 6-oz 82% nylon/18% spandex in the sleeves and side panels, it features flat-seam construction, angled shoulder seams and seamless underarm gussets for friction-free performance. With an easy on/off crewneck, droptail hem and available in striking color combinations.

Recycled Nylon

Although we’ve been using recycled polyester in our garments for 20 years, for some reason locked deep in polymer chemistry, nylon is more difficult to recycle than polyester. After years of research, development, and testing, we’re finally finding some recycled nylon fibers that are suitable for apparel.

Some of the recycled nylon we use comes from post-industrial waste fiber, yarn collected from a spinning factory, and waste from the weaving mills that can be processed into reusable nylon fiber.

We’re diligently searching for a success story with recycled nylon. The challenge lies ahead of us, and we’re committed to discovering the best methods to recycle nylon fiber, but it appears this evolution will take many years.

The Footprint Chronicles®

We promote fair labor practices, safe working conditions and environmental responsibility throughout the Patagonia supply chain.Below are the suppliers that impact the Patagonia Girls' RashguardRead more